Every pizza lover should know about the day June 29, 1983, when the first Black Jack Pizza opened its doors in Federal Heights, Colorado. By the following year, the second Black Jack Pizza was up and running in Greeley, Colorado. The mastermind behind it all, Vince, didn't stop there! He kept expanding his business empire, mainly in the Denver Metropolitan area.
Being a pizza geek that I am, I was intrigued by how this pizza chain managed to keep their flavor consistent across their branches. Then I found out the secret was their franchise model. By 1986, they had six corporate-owned outlets and a powerhouse of franchisees. In 1988, they transformed into a franchisor, sparking the exciting evolution of owner franchises at each location. It was so successful that several corporate outlets were sold to franchisees, and other independent business owners happily joined the Blackjack Pizza family. The empire has grown steadfastly since then, now boasting 42 franchise locations across five states.
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